Research projects
Our research is built on priorities identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We aim to produce high-impact research, tools and resources that will have positive health outcomes for Australia's First Nations.
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Returning childbirth back to community control
Nhaltjan limurr dhu djäka miyalkku galŋa-ŋonuŋgu limurruŋgiyingal wäŋaŋur: Thinking and talking about future aspirations for a community Yolŋu Birthing Space
Year granted: 2020 Organisation location: Galiwin’ku, NT Themes: Connectedness, Child and maternal health Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Elaine Ḻäwurrpa Maypilama Project summary: Our project will begin to address…
View researchPrivileging Yanangu ways of knowing, doing and being
Yanangulu Lingkitu Ngalula’ from the Past, through the Present, to the Future
Year granted: 2020 Organisation location: Alice Springs, NT Chief Investigator: Jeff Hulcombe and Lorna Murakami-Gold Themes: Sovereignty, Community health and wellbeing Project summary: The ‘Yanagulu Lingkitu Ngalula’ Lowitja…
View researchSetting boundaries to prevent burnout within systems and institutions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Seeding Symposium
Year granted: 2023 Organisation location: Collingwood, VIC Themes: Empowerment, Mental health and social and emotional wellbeing Project summary: Following the establishment of a social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) outreach…
View researchPathways to healing
Examining long term outcomes of First Nations culturally informed and trauma integrated practice approaches in health and community services
Year granted: 2020 Organisation location: Koonorigan, NSWChief Investigator: Caroline Atkinson Themes: Cultural safety and respectful systems, mental health and social and emotional wellbeing Project summary: The purpose of this…
View researchDeveloping a community-led Victorian language health check survey
Victorian Language Health Check
Year granted: 2020 Organisation location: Brunswick, VIC Themes: Self-determination, culture for health and wellbeing Project summary: The project builds on current First Nations language policies and revitalisation projects and…
View researchVictorian Aboriginal Ethics Committee
Determing resourcing requirements
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Collingwood, VIC Chief Investigator: Olivia Payne Themes: Sovereignty, Health policy and systems Project summary: The objective of the project is to produce a report…
View researchYalbilinya miya (learn together)
Aboriginal community-controlled home visiting breastfeeding program
Year granted: 2023 Organisation location: Sydney, NSW Chief Investigator: Dr Simone Sherriff Themes: Cultural safety and respectful systems, Child and maternal health Project summary: Yarning circles conducted on Wiradjuri…
View researchHealing Our Mob Through Empowerment (HOME) Family Mentoring
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Seeding Symposium
Year granted: 2023 Organisation location: Redfern, NSW Themes: Empowerment, Mental health and social and emotional wellbeing Project summary: The H.O.M.E. program yet to be evaluated to determine what outcomes…
View researchAboriginal-controlled adult education
Exploring educational empowerment for Mob
Year granted: 2020 Organisation location: Glebe, NSW Chief Investigator: Dr Belinda Russon Themes: Empowerment, Cultural safety Project summary: This research project will explore how Aboriginal-controlled adult education has and…
View researchSupporting understanding and navigation of the aged care system
A feasibility study for a Torres Strait Aged Care Information and Advocacy Hub
Year granted: 2020 Organisation location: Thursday Island, QLD Chief Investigator: Brian Milburn Themes: Empowerment, Ageing and elderly care Project summary: The purpose of the project aims to support Torres…
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